Attached please find letters sent to Clinton, Reno and Apple, Inc.
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P-FLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
Celebrating Real Family Values
December 8, 1993
President William J. Clinton
The White House
Office of the President
1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President:
On behalf of PFLAG, I would like to thank you for issuing an "Equal
Opportunity Statement" which includes sexual orientation. The fact that the
White House has included sexual orientation in its personnel policy is a
powerful message of commitment to a truly open and inclusive society.
We at PFLAG salute your efforts to protect our loved ones from
discrimination at the highest levels. Thank you for your consideration and
efforts.
Sincerely,
Mitzi Henderson
President
P-FLAG: PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS
1012 14th Street, NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005
(202)-638-4200 Fax: (202)-638-0243 E-mail: PFLAGNTL@AOL.COM
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P-FLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
Celebrating Real Family Values
December 8, 1993
Attorney General Janet Reno
Department of Justice
Constitution Avenue & 10th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Ms. Reno:
On behalf of PFLAG, I would like to thank you for ending the practice of
discrimination based on sexual orientation when conducting security
clearances for members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. We are
pleased that the Department of Justice has acted to abolish an unfounded and
blatantly discriminatory policy. We trust the Department of Justice will see
that the new policy is followed, and urge you to continue to bring your
leadership in this area to all of the divisions of the Justice Department.
We at PFLAG salute your efforts to protect our loved ones from
discrimination at the highest levels. Thank you for your consideration and
efforts.
Sincerely,
Mitzi Henderson
President
P-FLAG: PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS
1012 14th Street, NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005
(202)-638-4200 Fax: (202)-638-0243 E-mail: PFLAGNTL@AOL.COM
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P-FLAG: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays
Celebrating Real Family Values
December 8, 1993
Apple Computer, Inc.
Michael Spindler,
President and CEO
MS 38-A
20525 Mariani Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
Dear Mr. Spindler:
On behalf of PFLAG, a nationwide organization dedicated to preserving the
family, educating society and advocating for equal rights for our gay,
lesbian and bisexual loved ones, I thank you and the Apple Corporation for
its anti-discrimination policy and extension of benefits to same-sex
partners.
We at PFLAG understand what it means to be discriminated against and what it
feels like to not be welcomed. We applaud Apple's public statements and the
company's commitment to its principles in the recent negotiations with
Williamson County, Texas. We trust that Apple will continue to show that
commitment as it builds its plants and begins operations at the new site.
Thank you for your support of your employees and your leadership within the
business community in dedication to fairness and equality in all aspects of
employment and benefits.
Sincerely,
Mitzi Henderson
President
CC: Kevin Sullivan
Director, Human Resources [MS 72-P]
P-FLAG: PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS
1012 14th Street, NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005
(202)-638-4200 Fax: (202)-638-0243 E-mail: PFLAGNTL@AOL.COM